VV ULTIMATUM Hollow guide
The VV ULTIMATUM Hollow is the consume-to-evolve faction with the highest skill ceiling. This Hollow guide is the reference page for evolution stages, trait slots and the trait list. If you need the exact step-by-step route, use the Hollow progression guide.
VV ULTIMATUM Hollow evolution chain
Starting form · 2 trait slots
Eat enough Hollows · minor stats
Destroy objects + kill Hollows · 3 slots
Defeat players/enemies · best form · 4 slots
Press L · resets base stats
Hollow trait slots by stage
| Stage | Trait slots |
|---|---|
| Base Hollow / Menoscar | 2 |
| Adjuchas / Adjucar | 3 |
| Vasto Lorde / Arrancar | 4 (locked & permanent after Arrancar) |
Full VV ULTIMATUM Hollow trait list
Traits are visual mutations that grant passive stats. They are only active during Resurrección once you are an Arrancar, and become permanent after evolving — so choose carefully. Get traits by defeating other Hollows around the map; you can refuse a dropped trait.
| Trait | Effect | Tier | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Skin | +4% Melee Defense, +35% Posture Regen | S | Melee / Tank |
| Wings | +3% Move Speed, +5% Shunpo Stamina, +3% Shunpo Speed | S | Mobility / All |
| Deadly Claws | +3% Hakuda Damage, +0.1 Max AP | S | Hakuda / Melee |
| Tailbone | +20% Cero Damage, Cero 25% thinner | S | Cero (aim-heavy) |
| Innocuous Presence | Hides name & Reiatsu, +20s Resurrección, +5% Move Speed | S | PvP / Ambush |
| Skinny | +7.5% Move Speed, -1.2% Melee Defense | A | Speed / Kite |
| Dense Muscles | +1% Weapon Dmg, +1% Hakuda Dmg, +45s Resurrección | A | Hybrid Melee |
| Tentacles | 16% chance to poison on melee, -1% Weapon Dmg | A | DoT Pressure |
| Giant | +5% Melee Def, +2% Kido Def, -5% Move Speed | A | Tank / Bruiser |
| Back Scales | Cero charges 12% faster, +45s Resurrección, -5% Cero Dmg | B | Cero Utility |
| Energized | +2% Kido Dmg, weapon damage scales off Kido | B | Kido / Hybrid |
| Exoskeleton | +2% Melee Def, +5 Posture, +15% HP pack, -2% Move Speed | B | Defensive |
| Horns | +35% Cero width, +10% Cero length (no damage) | C | Cero ease-of-aim |
Trait data: community wikis, June 2026. Individual trait drop rates are not officially published. Tiers are community opinion.
Best Hollow / Arrancar trait setups
- Melee build (4 slots at Vasto Lorde): Iron Skin + Deadly Claws + Wings + Dense Muscles.
- Cero build: Tailbone + Innocuous Presence + Wings + Back Scales.
- Clan: Cifer (S, Kido) → Jaegerjaquez (A, Hakuda) — see all clans.
- Charms: Raid Boss + Adrenaline Junkie for aggressive outnumbered fights — see Spirit Charms.
Next Hollow decisions
Use this page for trait data, then move to the route guide that matches your current blocker.
Hollow Progression
Menos, Adjuchas, Vasto Lorde, Arrancar timing, Mask Pop risk and trait-lock decisions.
Leveling Guide
Zone routing and level gates before Hollow evolution becomes your main grind.
Faction Comparison
Check whether Hollow is the right first slot compared with Quincy and Shinigami.
Spirit Charms
Pair your Hollow build with charms without stacking too many debuffs.
Evolution farming tips
The Hollow climb is the longest in the game, so farm it deliberately. Hunt other Hollows around the map to fuel each evolution and to drop the Traits you want — and remember you can refuse a trait you don't like. Push all the way to Vasto Lorde before pressing L to become an Arrancar, because the transform resets your base stats and permanently locks your four traits. Roll a Cifer clan with free rerolls before you commit, since it extends your Resurrección uptime.
Hollow FAQ
How do you evolve a Hollow in VV ULTIMATUM?
Eat Hollows to become Menos, destroy objects and kill Hollows to reach Adjuchas, defeat players and enemies to reach Vasto Lorde, then press L to become an Arrancar.
Are traits only for Hollow in VV ULTIMATUM?
Yes. Traits are exclusive to the Hollow/Arrancar faction — Shinigami and Quincy have no trait system.
What are the best Hollow traits?
Iron Skin, Deadly Claws, Wings and Tailbone are top S-tier picks. Use Iron Skin + Deadly Claws + Wings + Dense Muscles for melee, or a Tailbone Cero setup.
How long does it take to become an Arrancar?
It's a multi-stage grind: eat Hollows to reach Menos, destroy objects and kill Hollows for Adjuchas, then defeat players and enemies for Vasto Lorde before transforming. Plan for a serious time investment.
Can you change Hollow traits after becoming Arrancar?
No. Traits lock permanently when you become an Arrancar, so farm your ideal four at Vasto Lorde first.
Are Hollow traits worth it over other factions' systems?
Traits are a real power lever, but they only activate during Resurrección. They make Hollow strong but reward players who commit to the grind and time their release windows.